Senior Communications & Public Affairs Officer

Get Grants Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading human rights organization in the UK is seeking a Senior Communications and Public Affairs Officer to lead external communications and influence decision-makers. The role requires strong media experience, policy engagement skills, and a commitment to human rights. You will shape narratives, produce accessible content, and engage with parliamentarians. This position involves regular travel to London and offers a unique chance to champion human rights across various sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience in communications and media.
• Experience in policy and parliamentary engagement.
• Strong organisational skills, competent in digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead media, digital, and website communications.
• Produce accessible content on human rights issues.
• Shape policy positions grounded in HRA/ECHR.

Skills

Communications and media experience

Policy and/or parliamentary engagement experience

Strong organisational and digital skills

Ability to translate complex law/policy into plain English

Commitment to human rights and BIHR’s mission

Tools

Canva

Social media

Job description

Sector(s)

Education, Health, Housing & Homelessness, Human Rights, Social Care & Welfare

Details

At the British Institute of Human Rights, we work to make the Human Rights Act a practical tool for everyday justice across health, care, education, housing and welfare. As political pressure on the HRA and ECHR intensifies, we are strengthening our team to ensure people’s rights remain protected in daily life.

We are looking for a skilled communicator with strong policy and parliamentary awareness to help shape public narratives, influence decision‑makers, and amplify lived experience. You’ll lead our external communications, support evidence‑informed policy work, and engage with parliamentarians, officials and sector partners.

You will:

• Lead BIHR’s media, digital, and website communications
• Produce clear, accessible content on human rights issues
• Shape policy positions grounded in the HRA/ECHR and real life experiences
• Build relationships with parliamentarians and officials
• Represent BIHR at key political and sector events
• Help safeguard and champion human rights in the UK

You’ll bring:

• Communications and media experience
• Policy and/or parliamentary engagement experience
• Ability to translate complex law/policy into plain English
• Strong organisational and digital skills (incl. Canva, social media)
• Commitment to human rights and BIHR’s mission
• Ability to travel to London regularly (within ~1 hour)

Applications close: 10am, Wednesday 11 March 2026, Interviews held via MS Teams, week of 13 April 2026.

Full information including the specific Job Description and Person Specification can be found in the Application Pack which, along with the Application Form, can be found on BIHR’s website:

https://www.bihr.org.uk/about-us/join-our-team/senior-comms-public-affairs-officer

Applications should only be made in line with the information set out in the Application Pack.